Prairie Village, Kansas facts for kids
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Prairie Village, Kansas
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Location within Johnson County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Johnson |
| Platted | 1941 |
| Incorporated | 1951 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.22 sq mi (16.11 km2) |
| • Land | 6.21 sq mi (16.09 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,043 ft (318 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 22,957 |
| • Density | 3,690.8/sq mi (1,425.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66208
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| Area code | 913 |
| FIPS code | 20-57575 |
| GNIS ID | 485644 |
Prairie Village is a city in Johnson County, Kansas, in the United States. It is part of the larger Kansas City Metropolitan Area. In 2020, about 22,957 people lived in Prairie Village.
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History of Prairie Village
Prairie Village was planned in 1941. It was named after the Prairie School, which had been built almost a century earlier. In 1949, the city was called the best-planned community in America. This award came from the National Association of Home Builders. Prairie Village officially became a city in 1951.
You can still find parts of the old Santa Fe Trail in the city. This trail was a famous route for trade and travel long ago.
Early Inhabitants and Settlers
Long ago, the land where Prairie Village now stands was home to Native American tribes. These included the Shawnee, Osage, and Kansa Indians.
In 1858, a man named Thomas Porter bought 160 acres of farmland here. He raised his children on this farm. He also helped develop farming and local community matters.
Thomas Porter's sister, Betty Porter, married Thompson A. Lewis. Thompson owned 80 acres of land nearby. This land was located between Mission Road and Roe Avenue.
Another early settler was Henry Coppock. He arrived in Johnson County in 1857. He later worked in freighting and farming further west. Coppock returned in the mid-1860s and bought land in 1865. He built his family home on 900 acres in Prairie Village. His house stood for 30 years. Today, the Homestead County Club is on some of his original land.
The Prairie School
The first Prairie School was built in 1882. A new school building was constructed in 1912. This school was an important part of the community. However, in 1990, lightning struck the building during a storm. The east entrance of the 1912 building still stands today. It is part of the remodeled school.
Modern Development
In the 1940s, a skilled developer named J. C. Nichols had a big idea. He wanted to turn the farmland into homes for soldiers returning from World War II. Nichols bought land from the Porter, Coppock, and Lewis families.
There were some challenges, like not enough experienced builders after the war. But Nichols kept working towards his goal. Prairie Village continued to grow. The Prairie Village Shopping Center opened in 1947. The Corinth Square Shopping Center opened in 1955. Many new neighborhoods were also built, like Corinth Hills and Prairie Hills.
Geography and Climate
Climate in Prairie Village
| Climate data for Prairie Village, Kansas | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 74 (23) |
81 (27) |
85 (29) |
91 (33) |
95 (35) |
105 (41) |
114 (46) |
107 (42) |
106 (41) |
98 (37) |
84 (29) |
76 (24) |
114 (46) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 39 (4) |
44 (7) |
55 (13) |
65 (18) |
74 (23) |
83 (28) |
90 (32) |
89 (32) |
80 (27) |
68 (20) |
54 (12) |
41 (5) |
65 (18) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 30 (−1) |
34 (1) |
44 (7) |
55 (13) |
65 (18) |
74 (23) |
79 (26) |
77 (25) |
69 (21) |
58 (14) |
44 (7) |
32 (0) |
55 (13) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 20 (−7) |
24 (−4) |
33 (1) |
44 (7) |
55 (13) |
64 (18) |
72 (22) |
70 (21) |
61 (16) |
47 (8) |
34 (1) |
23 (−5) |
46 (8) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −18 (−28) |
−12 (−24) |
−8 (−22) |
13 (−11) |
30 (−1) |
43 (6) |
48 (9) |
46 (8) |
30 (−1) |
18 (−8) |
1 (−17) |
−22 (−30) |
−22 (−30) |
People of Prairie Village
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 25,356 | — | |
| 1970 | 28,378 | 11.9% | |
| 1980 | 24,657 | −13.1% | |
| 1990 | 23,186 | −6.0% | |
| 2000 | 22,072 | −4.8% | |
| 2010 | 21,447 | −2.8% | |
| 2020 | 22,957 | 7.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010-2020 |
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2020 Census Information
The 2020 United States census counted 22,957 people in Prairie Village. There were 9,910 households and 6,108 families. The city had about 3,696 people per square mile. There were 10,619 housing units.
Most residents, about 89.58%, were white. About 1.18% were black. Around 1.57% were Asian. About 4.73% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 28.3% of households had children under 18. More than half, 51.3%, were married couples. About 31.8% of households were single people living alone. The average household had 2.2 people. The average family had 2.9 people. Many adults, about 52.2%, had a college degree or higher.
About 22.0% of the people were under 18 years old. About 21.1% were 65 years or older. The average age in the city was 40.2 years.
2010 Census Information
In 2010, Prairie Village had 21,447 people. There were 9,771 households and 5,816 families. The population density was about 3,459 people per square mile.
The racial makeup was mostly White (95.3%). About 1.0% were African American. Around 1.4% were Asian. About 3.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 26.3% of households had children under 18. Many households (48.8%) were married couples. About 34.1% of all households were single people. The average household size was 2.18 people.
The average age in the city was 41.4 years. About 21% of residents were under 18. About 17.9% were 65 years or older.
Economy and Jobs
Major Employers
Here are the largest employers in Prairie Village, based on a 2018 report:
| # | Employer | # of Employees |
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| 1 | Shawnee Mission USD 512 | 627 |
| 2 | Hy-Vee | 196 |
| 3 | Hen House #22 | 178 |
| 4 | Claridge Court | 141 |
| 5 | City of Prairie Village | 130 |
| 6 | Brighton Gardens | 110 |
| 7 | Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate | 100 |
| 8 | Bijin Salon & Day Spa | 98 |
| 9 | WireCo WorldGroup | 95 |
| 10 | Macy's | 84 |
Education in Prairie Village
Public schools in Prairie Village are managed by the Shawnee Mission School District. Students in middle school attend Indian Hills Middle School. Their mascot is the Knight. High school students go to Shawnee Mission East High School.
Libraries
The Johnson County Library serves the people of Prairie Village. The library's Corinth branch is located right in Prairie Village.
Sister Cities
Prairie Village has two sister cities:
Dolyna, Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast, Ukraine
Schaerbeek, Belgium
Notable People
Some famous people have lived in or were born in Prairie Village. These include actress and dancer Sandahl Bergman. Also, Robert Bennett, who used to be the Governor of Kansas, lived here.
Gallery
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Dining pavilion at Franklin Park in Prairie Village, Kansas.
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Children playing in the stream at Franklin Park in Prairie Village, Kansas
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Children playing on playground equipment
See also
In Spanish: Prairie Village (Kansas) para niños
